Roxy Ballroom has given itself a big upgrade, bringing some never-before-seen games to Merrion Street as part of a recent overhaul.
There's a host of new games to play here following a huge overhaul merging Roxy Ballroom with its former sister venue, Roxy Arcade.
The basement space has been completely refitted to turn the venue into a massive gamer's paradise, with games now spread over three floors.
New gaming additions include an amazing crazy pool course bathed in UV light.
Here, you'll need to navigate a host of obstacles to make your hole in one (or seven). It's kind of like mini-golf in that you get nine holes, but instead of a putter, you're using a pool cue around pool tables.
They've also introduced a new game called duckpin bowling - a shorter version of the popular tenpin, combined with skittles.
Roxy Ballroom
And we've got to talk about Bank Shot Shuffleboard. Using a board that loops back on itself, Roxy's twisted the much-loved game to make it more challenging to get your puck into the scoring zones.
On top of all this, there's also new ping pong, beer pong, American pool tables - so If you've got a competitive streak, this will be up your street for sure.
Speaking on the refurb, Roxy brand development manager Joel Mitchell said: “We are all extremely excited about taking our Merrion Street venue to another level."
"I’m confident the people of Leeds are going to love our new-look, supersized venue when it finally reopens, and I know jaws will drop when they check out the new basement bar and see the massive selection of gaming that is now on offer.”
Roxy Ballroom on Merrion Street is open on Merrion Street 3pm-1m Sunday to Thursday, 3pm-4am Friday and 12pm-4am Saturday.
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Wakefield set to be the first city outside of London to display the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt is set to go on display across Wakefield this summer.
The quilt - consisting of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS - will go on display at WX Wakefield from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
All 42 quilts will be on display, with WX working in partnership with the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Conservation Partnership.
Across the same weekend, selected individual panels will be displayed at different venues across the city including The Hepworth Wakefield, The Art House Wakefield, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Pontefract Castle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Part of the world’s largest community art project, this is a huge opportunity for the city of Wakefield. The project started in the USA back in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones, commemorating friends, family and loved ones lost to AIDS.
Individual panels were then stitched together to create larger quilts, which were shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, the quilt stands as a crucial reminder of those who were lost and of the continuing affect that HIV and AIDS has on the people of today.
At WX Wakefield, viewing the quilt is completely free and on Friday 5 June there will be a special late night opening up until 10:30pm to view the exhibition.
And on Saturday 6 June at 2:30pm, there will be a very special and poignant reading of the names of those commemorated on the quilt.
Featured image - UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, installation view at Tate Modern, June 2025. Photo: AM Hanson
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Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Georgina Pellant -
28th May 2021 
